Converted Chapel / 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom / sleeps 4

Key Info

Nearest beach 90 km

Suitable for children age 5+

Car essential

No pets allowed

Private garden

Description from owner

Description

The Old Chapel is situated up a small lane, right next to woodland in the Royal Forest of Dean with wonderful walks right on the doorstep. It has been sympathetically converted retaining much character and charm. There is lots of pine cladding on both walls and ceilings. Most of the accommodation is on the ground floor, with the exception of the galleried bedroom which overlooks the lounge.

The Old Chapel exudes a feeling of peace, calm and tranquility; a place where you can get in touch with your soul.

Further details

Welcome tea tray provided on arrival.

Further details indoors

The cottage has very high ceilings with lots of pine cladding and mainly original wooden floors. The lounge/diner measures approx 31' x 16' and it has high ceilings. There is a 42" flat screen TV in the lounge, plus DVD player. There are 2 bedrooms with a double bed in each; (one bedroom is on the ground floor and the other is a galleried bedroom with apexed

The Old Chapel is situated up a small lane, right next to woodland in the Royal Forest of Dean with wonderful walks right on the doorstep. It has been sympathetically converted retaining much character and charm. There is lots of pine cladding on both walls and ceilings. Most of the accommodation is on the ground floor, with the exception of the galleried bedroom which overlooks the lounge.

The Old Chapel exudes a feeling of peace, calm and tranquility; a place where you can get in touch with your soul.

Further details

Welcome tea tray provided on arrival.

Further details indoors

The cottage has very high ceilings with lots of pine cladding and mainly original wooden floors. The lounge/diner measures approx 31' x 16' and it has high ceilings. There is a 42" flat screen TV in the lounge, plus DVD player. There are 2 bedrooms with a double bed in each; (one bedroom is on the ground floor and the other is a galleried bedroom with apexed ceiling and wooden beams). There is a fully equipped bathroom with walk-in shower enclosure, wash-hand basin, bath, toilet and bidet, plus a fully equipped kitchen and uitlity area. Outside the garden is of a small courtyard design with garden tables, chairs, sunloungers and BBQ.

Further details outdoors

The small courtyard garden has a table and chairs for 6 people. There are also 4 La Fuma style recliner chairs for relaxing. The garden is lit, so it is possible to read in the garden during the evening in the summer months.

The England region

The Royal Forest of Dean is a paradise for walkers and wildlife lovers. It is one of England's few remaining ancient forests, with over 24,000 acres of woodland. In years gone past it was a mining area.

The Forest is a beautiful and unique area of south-west England with a magical and mysterious quality to it. The area was once a royal hunting ground for Normal kings. J K Rowling grew up in the Forest and gained inspiration for the Harry Potter adventures from the Forest's enchanting and mystical atmosphere. Dennis Potter, Wordsworth and JRR Tolkien have also been inspired by it. The area is perfect for walkers, birdwatchers, horse-riders, cyclists, canoeists, rowing, rock-climbing, abseiling, caving, off-road driving, clay shooting and mountain-biker and fishers. Within an hour's drive you can visit the Cotswolds, Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tintern, the Wye Valley, Monmouth, Hereford, Worcester, Ross on Wye, the Brecon Beacons, Black Mountains, the Malverns, and Stratford upon Avon.

Lydney

There are two local pubs in the village of Yorkley (approx 400 inhabitants), one within a 3 minute walk and the other within a 12 minute walk; both serve food. The village also has two convenience shops, a medical centre and a post-office.The designated cycle paths in the Forest have recently been voted the best in Britain.Local tourist attractions include Go-Ape, Puzzlewood, the international St Pierre golf course, Celtic Manor (the home of the 2011 Ryder cup), Offasdyke Walk, Clearwell Caves, the Shambles Victorian Village, the Dick Whittington Farm Park, Taurus Crafts, the Dean Heritage Centre, Symmonds Yat (seven counties and peregrins can be observed here); the Nagshead Nature Reserve and the National BIrds of Prey Centre. There is also the family cycle trail, Dean Forest railway and even llama-trekking. Families can hire cycles from www.pedalabikeaway.com and ride through the forest on designated tracks.

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least four weeks before check-in and receive a 50% refund of the total cost (if you pay the full balance on time).

About the owner

Doreen K

Response rate:

85&percnt;

Calendar updated::

09 Dec 2016

Years listed:

8

Based in:

United Kingdom

Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

This Converted chapel has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It’s been listed on Holiday Lettings since 29 Oct 2008. Located in Forest of Dean, it has 24 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £420 to £615.

The Owner has a response rate of 85% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 09 Dec 2016.

Map

Map and how to get there

Guest reviews

“Great location”

Reviewed 3 Aug 2013

Our second year visiting the Old Chapel, it is perfectly situated for us walkers and cyclists, up a lane into the forest, has everything and more that a family could need whilst on holiday, home from home; this time we didn't use the log burner as we were so lucky with blue skies and sunny days, loved sitting outside with cool drinks in the peace and tranquility after busy days. Perfect area to venture further for visiting Ross, Symonds Yat, and many local beautiful attractions. We have recommended and one set of friends has been to stay with more going in November, we hope to make another visit before the end of this year as I have the withdrawal symptoms from being away from the forest, yearning to be back there. Thanks again to Doreen.

“Loved it and can't wait to return.”

Reviewed 26 Jul 2012

The converted Chapel is beautifully transformed into a wonderful home in a delightful setting and the owners have thought of simply everything you could possibly wish for and need. We returned home last Saturday having enjoyed our best ever week in the Forest which is a huge compliment as we have been going every year for about 22 years. We came this time with our daughter and her fiance and walked and cycled around 70 plus miles all from the Chapel, the weather although slightly inclement did not dampen our stay and in fact gave us the excuse to light the fabulous log burner and light a few candles whilst enjoying evenings in after cooking with a good bottle of wine snuggled up on the three lovely squiggy sofas reading or watching films on the big flat screen TV, so cosy and homely, neighbours were very friendly and all in all I can say I would move there tomorrow. I hope Doreen continues to let the Chapel as this has now become our firm favourite.

“A place to rest, recharge and relax”

Reviewed 2 Oct 2011

I was expecting something a bit unusual (how does one convert a Chapel into a dwelling...) and I wasn't disappointed, the Old Chapel has lots of charm and quirkiness and at the same time it is very modern, and clean. Lots of attention to details, I particularly liked an enormous folder full of useful information, second best must be the cast iron open stove to curl up in front and third to sleep on the mezzanine floor.
We wish we'd gone later in autumn, the forest must be awesome when the leaves change colours but all the same it is a magical place. If I had to suggest one thing to do I would say an half day trip to Symonds Yat Rock + one of the walks along the river Wye, unforgettable very dramatic scenery.
Thank you guys for a perfect long weekend

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